Columba's Hat by Kirsten Johnstone

Columba's Hat

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Knitting
September 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
120 - 137 yards (110 - 125 m)
One SIze (Finished Size 15in / 38cm head circumference)
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Construction Notes
This simple baby hat is worked in the round. The classic stripe pattern is detailed in the pattern along with the sweet top knot detail. Another alternative would be to work the hat in a single colour, omitting the stripes.

Size
One Size (to suit 3-6 month old approx.)
Finished hat size: 15in / 38cm head circumference

Yarn
Main Colour
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, Colorway 340027 Denim (Blue)
Contrast Colour
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, Colorway 340009 Slate (Grey)
Or
125m of other 5 ply/Sport yarn

Needle
3.25 mm (US3) 16in / 40cm circular needle and/or set of double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
25 stitches and 34 rows in 4in / 10cm, washed and blocked